Lactulose Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,506
Total Quantity
887.0K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+357.4%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,506 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,312 to the NHS. This is 357.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 887,020 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,312 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +357.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +357.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.